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BA2

BATH

Somerset, South West, England

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BA2 is the postcode district for BATH, located in Somerset, South West.

Avg price £605,085
1yr change ▼ 6.2%
Crime 51% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£605,085

▼ 6.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

111% above national avg

Crime Rate

40.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

51% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

37 schools

Broadband Speed

295 Mbps

Property Prices in BA2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BA2 is £605,085, which is 62% above the Somerset average of £373,759.

Properties in BA2 cost 110.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BA2 have fallen 6.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £841,477 641
Semi-detached £519,134 739
Terraced £491,396 1196
Flat £343,385 524
All types £605,085 3266

5-Year Price History

£556K £582K £608K £634K £660K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BA2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 40.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BA2 has a crime rate well 51% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
17.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BA2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BA2 has 37 schools within or near its boundaries, including 16 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Twerton Infant School Primary Good mi
Saint Gregory's Catholic College Secondary Good mi
Prior Park College Other Not inspected mi
The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College Other Not inspected mi
Monkton Combe School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

16

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

523,700

Population

67

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BA2 are 295.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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295.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BA2 is collected by Bath Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BA2 — BATH

Area Summary

BA2 (BATH) offers above-average property prices (£605,085, 111% above national average), low crime (51% below national average), 37 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (295 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BA2 BATH

What is the average house price in BA2 BATH?
The average house price in BA2 (BATH) is £605,085, based on 3266 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 111% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.2% over the past year.
Is BA2 BATH a safe area to live?
Crime in BA2 is significantly below the national average (40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (17.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BA2 BATH?
The population of BA2 (BATH) is approximately 523,700 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BA2?
The average broadband download speed in BA2 is 295 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BA2 BATH?
There are 37 schools in or near BA2. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 16 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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